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Birthmark removal
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shirin Milani / Dr. Veith Moser — Specialists in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Austrian Medical Chamber)Last updated: 26.03.2026
Birthmarks can often be located in aesthetically unfavorable places or can be really annoying if, for example, you constantly rub yourself against them.? In addition, birthmarks that increase in size or change in question continue to appear. In all of these cases, the birthmark should be removed to ensure histological (histological) processing of the material under the microscope.
Muttermalentfernung im Überblick
Operation duration: 15 - 30 minutes
Anesthesia: outpatient under local anesthesia
Sport: after 2 weeks
Before Surgery
- On the day of mole removal, you should wear loose, comfortable clothing and avoid using skin cream. For a period of approximately 14 days before the operation, you should avoid medications that contain acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin, ASA, etc.), as these impair blood clotting.
- Except ;You should also largely avoid alcohol, cigarettes and sleeping pills. Nicotine can also reduce blood flow to organs and delay wound healing. Therefore, avoid nicotine two weeks before the operation and also during the wound healing phase.
After Surgery
- Stitch removal on the face after 5-7 days
- No need to remove stitches on the body, mostly absorbable suture material
Surgery Highlights
The operation is carried out under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis. The birthmark is cut out in a spindle shape and the wound edges are sutured.
It is then sent for a histological examination.
Possible Risks
Any swelling and discoloration caused by bruising in the surgical area will subside after about a week. Sometimes a feeling of numbness is felt in the area of the scar, but this also disappears after about 2 to 3 weeks.
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